May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; The spirit of Christmas which is peace; The heart of Christmas which is love.

Cast as a three-part benediction, the lines distill Christmas into enduring inner gifts rather than external festivities. “Gladness” is linked to hope, suggesting a forward-looking joy that persists even amid hardship. “Spirit” becomes peace, shifting the holiday’s meaning from excitement to reconciliation and calm. Finally, “heart” is love, presenting charity and affection as the core from which the other virtues flow. The parallel structure (which is …) reads like a litany, making it suitable for cards, sermons, and communal greetings; its significance lies in framing Christmas as a moral and emotional orientation—hope, peace, love—meant to extend beyond the season.